Employee Benefits

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Medical Benefits

The MWRD's medical benefits are administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Two options are offered for medical coverage: Participating Provider Option (PPO) or the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Both plans include prescription drug coverage.

The MWRD provides $20,000 basic term life insurance coverage to all eligible MWRD employees at no charge. MWRD employees are also able to purchase additional term life insurance, up to $250,000, as well as life insurance coverage for eligible spouses and dependents.

Tuition Reimbursement

The MWRD provides tuition reimbursement, at a rate of 75 percent of tuition costs up to a maximum reimbursement of $10,000 per calendar year, for approved undergraduate and graduate on-line or classroom courses, as well as non-credit or certificate courses.

Other Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) offer pre-tax payroll deductions to be used to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by insurance. Limits are adjusted annually, according to IRS regulations.

Dependent Care Spending Accounts offer pre-tax payroll deductions to be used to help pay for the expenses for the care of your child while you are at work. The federal pre-tax limit is $5,000 per year.

Transportation Spending Accounts are pre-tax plans offered to employees using public transportation to commute to and from work. Limits are adjusted annually, according to IRS regulations.

Parking Spending Accounts are pre-tax plans offered to employees to cover parking expenses incurred for work purposes. Limits are adjusted annually, according to IRS regulations.

MWRD Pension Plan

Through a combination of MWRD and tax-qualified employee contributions, the pension fund provides for retirement income based on salary and length of service.

MWRD Employees Credit Union

The MWRD Employees Credit Union offers savings, checking, loan and many other services and discounts.

Voluntary Insurance Plans

These plans are offered at group rates and are paid by employees with after-tax payroll deductions.

Critical Illness Insurance: Benefits are paid out as a flat amount of money to the insured in the event of a diagnosis of certain life threatening illnesses.

Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan (457b)

The Deferred Compensation Plan offers employees an additional opportunity to save for retirement on a pre-tax basis. Limits are adjusted annually, according to IRS regulations.

Vacation Pay

The MWRD provides paid vacation time based on length of service. Vacation is calculated as follows:

First 5 Years

2 weeks

Next 10 Years

3 weeks

After 15 Years

4 weeks

After 25 Years

5 weeks

Sick Leave

Employees accrue 12 sick leave days per year.

Holiday Pay

Employees are paid for ten holidays per year plus two or three optional holidays dependent upon start date with the MWRD.

New Year's Day

Independence Day

Martin Luther King Day

Labor Day

Lincoln's Birthday

Veterans Day

President's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Memorial Day

Christmas Day

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

EAP offers professional and confidential counseling services designed to help address personal concerns and life issues. The MWRD provides EAP services to all eligible MWRD employees at no charge.